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VR46 Ducati rider Franco Morbidelli has pushed back against the idea that he is the worst offender when it comes to disturbing his MotoGP rivals’ fast laps
VR46 Ducati rider Franco Morbidelli has denied being the worst offender in disrupting his MotoGP rivals’ fast laps, despite facing penalties recently. His reputation for not getting out of the way efficiently came to light after a clash with Aleix Espargaro in 2023. Morbidelli was penalized during the 2025 season’s first Friday in Thailand for hindering Pecco Bagnaia. Subsequently, he received another grid penalty at Silverstone for disrupting Marco Bezzecchi’s lap. While Morbidelli acknowledges his recent penalties, he believes his actions are sometimes unfairly highlighted compared to other riders. He accepts the consequences but defends his actions as not being as frequent as perceived.
